Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999)
Timing Marks
11. Set No. 1 piston at TDC on its compression stroke by rotating crankshaft.
12. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
13. Remove crankshaft pulley with a suitable puller.
14. Remove front upper and lower belt covers.
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Align punch-mark on LH camshaft sprocket with punch-mark on timing belt upper rear cover. Align punch-mark on crankshaft sprocket with
notch on oil pump housing.
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Temporarily install crank pulley bolt on crankshaft so that crankshaft can be rotated.
15. Loosen timing belt tensioner nut, turn tensioner, then remove timing belt.
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